Graphic Designers Salary in Jackson, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jackson, MI

Median annual salary $48,500 -20.9% vs national
Median hourly $23.32
10th percentile $36,660
90th percentile $89,200
Employed locally 40
National median $61,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,660
    25th
    $40,760
    50th (median)
    $48,500
    75th
    $59,690
    90th
    $89,200

    Jackson economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,004 2023 • Census ACS
    Graphic Designers salary vs area income 75% Median Graphic Designers salary is 25% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Graphic Designers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $98,530
    District of Columbia $90,710
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $89,490
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $82,630
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $82,360
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $78,500

    Nearby metros — Graphic Designers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $61,190
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $61,100
    Lansing-East Lansing, MI $60,100
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $59,990
    Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $58,840
    Battle Creek, MI $58,640

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $49,820
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $34,470
    Public Relations Specialists $72,520

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Graphic Designers make per hour in Jackson?

    The median hourly wage for Graphic Designers in Jackson, MI is $23.32, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.78 or more per hour.

    Is Jackson above or below average for Graphic Designers salaries?

    The median Graphic Designers salary in Jackson, MI is 20.9% below the national median of $61,300. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Graphic Designers in Jackson?

    Entry-level Graphic Designers (10th percentile) earn around $36,660 per year in Jackson, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,760.